TEDx Shorts

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TEDx Shorts episodes

August 20, 2021 What does GDP really measure?
Where does the value of domestic labor show up in the world of economics? Economist Marilyn Waring argues for a more equitable value system that benefits the workforce, the environment, and future generations. This talk was filmed at TEDxChristchurch. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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9 min
August 19, 2021 How centuries of sci-fi sparked spaceflight
NASA economist Alexander MacDonald shares how the human imagination for space flight wasn’t only sparked by history’s esteemed scientists but also our great storytellers. This talk was filmed at TEDxAuckland. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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8 min
August 18, 2021 Why do we sabotage love
Psychologist Raquel Peel examines the reasons why so many self-sabotage in their relationships and shares tips on how to get out of this destructive cycle. This talk was filmed at TEDxJCUCairns. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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8 min
August 17, 2021 Green cities are great but what about mosquitoes?
Cameron Webb explores how we can reduce public health risks in burgeoning green spaces by understanding how mosquitoes interact with humans and the environment. This talk was filmed at TEDxParramatta. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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10 min
August 16, 2021 Why designing for sustainability is harder than you'd think
How do we ensure that advances in science and technology will be good for the planet? Sustainability strategist Leyla Acaroglu reminds us that innovation can have unintentional consequences if we don't pay attention to design. This talk was filmed at TEDxMelbourne. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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10 min
August 13, 2021 RBG and Antonin Scalia on Broadway
Composer Derrick Wang shares his journey of musical inspiration sourced from an unexpected muse — constitutional law. This talk was filmed at TEDxBroadway. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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8 min
August 12, 2021 Teen brains are not broken
Psychologist and neuroscientist Roselinde Kaiser studies the formative years of adolescence to better understand our mental health, even into adulthood. This talk was filmed at TEDxBoulder. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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8 min
August 11, 2021 When do children begin to alter behavior to please others?
Psychologist Sara Valencia Botto offers a fascinating study of children’s behavior that explores how and when self-conscious actions begin. This talk was filmed at TEDxAtlanta. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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7 min
August 10, 2021 Tackling AI bias head on
Geneticist and AI thought leader Seth Dobrin explains the importance of diversity in the pursuit of innovation. This talk was filmed at TEDxUniversityatBuffalo. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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9 min
August 09, 2021 Empowering seniors to step out from the shadows
Writer Maggie Wallem Rowe wants to reclaim honor and visibility for society’s older citizens. This talk was filmed at TEDxLakeJunaluska. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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9 min

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